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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.52, 174.54 and 89.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.52, 174.54 and 89.59 is: 123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.52 : 174.54 = 89.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.52/174.54 = 89.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.52x = 174.54 × 89.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.52x = 15,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,637.04/126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.59

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